Joey Bada$$ Hints At Mysterious "Legacy Act" Role While Channeling Denzel Washington Energy

Joey Bada$$ is venturing deeper into the film world with a mysterious new role, teasing his next on-screen move by comparing himself to one of Hollywood's greats.

The Brooklyn-born rapper and actor revealed in a recent interview with XXL Magazine that he's gearing up to portray a "legacy act" in an upcoming movie, though he kept most details under wraps.




"On the horizon though, we about to be on our Denzel s###," he said. "I can't tell you too much about it, but there is a new film that I'm getting ready to shoot. All I could say is that I'll be playing a legacy act."




The 30-year-old artist gave the teaser while promoting his latest album, Lonely at the Top, and hinted that his next chapter might lean more into acting than music.

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Joey's acting résumé has grown steadily since his first major role in 2016 as Leon in USA Network's Mr. Robot. His performance in the tech-thriller series marked his official crossover from Hip-Hop to Hollywood.




In 2019, he took on the role of Inspectah Deck in Hulu's Wu-Tang: An American Saga, further establishing his presence in television. But it was his lead performance in the 2020 short film Two Distant Strangers that became a defining moment in his acting career.




The film, which tackled police violence against Black men, won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2021, earning Joey an Oscar at just 26.




More recently, Joey played the role of Unique in the Starz crime drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan, appearing in four seasons beginning in 2021. His portrayal of the street-savvy character added another layer to his acting range and drew praise for its emotional depth.

One of Raising Kanan's best scenes. Unique and Lou at Lamont's Diner. pic.twitter.com/EWJmHMC2ip
— Boss (@_ValTown_) June 10, 2024

Joey's mention of "Denzel" is more than name-dropping-it signals his ambition to be taken seriously as a dramatic actor. The reference to Denzel Washington suggests he's aiming for roles with weight and substance, not just cameos or typecast parts.




The new project is expected to begin production soon, though no release date has been confirmed.







































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